By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League May 13, 2021 Earlier this year, Dr. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, wrote an editorial saying that it was his earnest prayer that state legislators would seriously consider revisiting the issue of cockfighting in North Carolina. Creech noted in his editorial, “I’m no left-wing animal […]
HB 507
Tar Heel Lawmakers Need to Upgrade the Cockfighting Statutes
By Rev. Mark Creech Christian Action League February 12, 2021 Although cockfighting is illegal in North Carolina, contests are still being held across the state. Children are in attendance, too. In 2019, lawmakers in the State House said this was unacceptable and passed HB 507 – Animal Fights/Criminalize Attendance of a Minor Act, which would […]
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up
By Rev. Mark Creech, Executive Director Christian Action League December 12, 2019 The long session of the North Carolina General Assembly traditionally runs from January to the middle of July. The 2019 Long Session, however, was extended well into November. The delay was mainly the result of a stalemate between Republican lawmakers, who possess the […]